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Oh Man! I was hoping for a phone call this evening!! Should I break out my “OUIJA BOARD??” (Beats a deck of 48 cards!) I will send some clear weather telepathically! Will be waiting! I love you Anthony!!!!
Posted by: Mary Kay on 5/11/2012 at 3:05 pm
I hope all is going ok. We want you to get home safe and sound!
Posted by: Kathy on 5/11/2012 at 11:11 am
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Avery Parrinello
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 9,350'
As our first real warmup, the team hiked Rucu Pichincha today. Of all my times on this peak, today was by far the clearest. We were able to identify numerous big mountains once we got off the Teleferico (gondola): Cayambe, Antisana, Sincholagua, Cotopaxi, Rumiñahui, Chimborazo, Iliniza Sur and Iliniza Norte. Being such a clear day also meant we did not get rained on to end the hike nor have to slip around on the muddy trails following a rain event.
We have been happy to be in Quito, adjusting to life in Ecuador, but are now ready to venture into the countryside. Tomorrow, we head for our second acclimatization hike on Fuya Fuya and will stay the night at La Casa Sol, just outside of Otavalo.
Awesome!! All the Best to you Dustin and Team!
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 1/27/2023 at 4:49 am
Posted by: Ben Liken, Paul Rachele
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,350'
I did the winter seminar in January with Adam and we were pounded with snow. Didnt get to summit either. Still had a blast! Built a massive snow wall.
Posted by: Todd on 5/24/2013 at 4:32 am
awesome picture!!
hope you all get a chance at the summit! but either way, it sounds like such a blast so far (snow and all!)
take pictures brian!!!!
Posted by: whitney miller on 5/23/2013 at 2:58 pm
Posted by: Hannah Smith, Devin Guffey, Erika Birkeland
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 348'
Hello readers,
What a day, what a day. We woke again to snow and all you can see, white. The forecast didn't call for all this snow and white but it's what we got for 36 hours straight. Hope wasn't lost and the team enjoyed a group activity of stomping out the runway. It didn't look like we would fly but we would at least be ready for those planes. The hours went by and no change. Surely we would spend another night at basecamp...then all of a sudden the clouds started to lift. There was a bustle around camp...planes were coming. The team having done a few false alarm pack ups was dialed. In less than 30 minutes we were fully packed up waiting next to the airstrip for our plane. It is a whirlwind experience to be one second in your sleeping bag on the mountain and the next loading a plane to take you off. In no time we were back in civilization, stinky, tired, and a few shades darker from the sun. A long shower, a hot meal not cooked over the XKG stoves, and a mattress you don't have to blow up later, we are new people. It's been an amazing trip full of ups and downs and always lessons learned about ourselves. We are grateful to be back safe and already look forward to our next adventures.
Thanks for following along! Till next time,
RMI Guides Hannah, Devin, Erika, and Team
Thank you for helping to keep molly and the rest of the team safe. She had nothing but glowing praise for all of you. Very much appreciated!!! It sounded like a great adventure.
Thanks again!!!!
Posted by: Todd Wardwell on 6/5/2023 at 2:51 pm
Good luck to all!
Posted by: Beverly on 11/12/2018 at 1:21 am
Elias,
We are close by having just finished Mera Peak!! Good luck to you and team. And from one Spaniard to another remember…....You have to make sure you look good!
Gene
Posted by: Gene Limia on 11/12/2018 at 1:16 am
Posted by: Mike Haugen, Leah Fisher, Nick Hunt, Pepper Dee
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
We did it! Thank you all for wishes.
Bing Thanks to Mike, Leah and Stoney for being such wonderful guides and making this hike memorable!
Posted by: Atul on 7/10/2014 at 1:15 pm
Amazing accomplishment!
Congratulations to Dimitri and his buddies!
√ done-:)...
Posted by: Michelle BB on 7/9/2014 at 9:13 pm
Posted by: Jake Beren, Elias de Andres Martos
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mt. McKinley
Elevation: 11,200'
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Message for tony crumley David called made it to his new afghan camp. Em has been admitted to hosp. Keep climbing we are proud of uou! Love you
Posted by: Jill crumley on 6/11/2012 at 1:00 pm
Bob, glad to hear the progress you and the team are making, keep it up. My prayers and thoughts are continually with you.
John
Posted by: John Spinks on 6/11/2012 at 8:57 am
Godspeed to Mark and the whole team!!! Praying for a safe climb!!!
Posted by: marcus on 3/25/2013 at 8:22 pm
Looking forward to the updates of your expedition. Save travels!
Posted by: Ken Allen on 3/25/2013 at 5:16 pm
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